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Harvey Award Nominee, Best Children or Young Adult Book A powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life–perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo. For as long as she can remember, it’s been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as…
A polyphonous graphic novel memoir from father and daughter about a boy’s flight and return to war-torn Afghanistan–as well as a fresh retelling of the epic Persian poem The Conference of the Birds. Ahmadjan dreams of becoming an artist, but finds few opportunities in tumultuous Afghanistan. So he leaves … and thus begins a colorful,…
A searing personal account of the so-called troubled teen industry, this graphic memoir exposes and humanizes the harrowing experience of so many young people in behavioral correction facilities. When she was just thirteen years old, Sofia was taken–by two people she had never seen before–to a “therapeutic wilderness program” three states away. Her own mother,…
Winner of the National Jewish Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature “An exceptional work: atmospherically illustrated and underpinned by strong but restrained feelings.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)In a stunning sequel to The Genius Under the Table, Eugene Yelchin’s graphic memoir depicts his harrowing journey from Leningrad’s underground art scene to a state-run Siberian…
“… a fantastic graphic novel. Whether or not you usually read graphic novels, you should read this one. It’s called We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration. Phenomenal book.” – Rachel Maddow “Deftly upends the compliant narrative with impeccably documented stories of resistance and rebellion … Made urgent yet again, the trio’s courageous…
Though strikingly debonair and quick to win the admiration of nearly everyone he encounters, Kohei Sugihara has led a gloomy and withdrawn existence ever since he developed severe hearing loss in junior high. But in college, a chance encounter with his ever optimistic classmate Taichi Sagawa ignites an undeniable shared spark that eventually blossoms into…
A comic book…about making comic books! With an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of Heartstopper The perfect gift for budding artists and aspiring storytellers. Written and illustrated by comic artist Edward Ross with an introduction by Alice Oseman, creator of the best-selling Heartstopper series. Meet the Graphic Novel Builders, a group of big-dreaming teens who…
A funny and fiercely authentic graphic novel memoir about finding your power, surviving high school, and growing up as a queer, geeky Indigenous kid. In her heartfelt memoir, author Sonya Ballantyne gives us a look at her younger self’s diary and inner life as she struggles to find herself in the pop culture she loves….
We use water, electricity, and the internet every day–but how do they actually work? And what’s the plan to keep them running for years to come? This nonfiction science graphic novel takes readers on a journey from how the most essential systems were developed to how they are implemented in our world today and how…
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction FinalistEisner Award Winner for Best Graphic MemoirAn NPR Best Books of 2023A moving young adult graphic memoir about a Vietnamese immigrant boy’s search for belonging in America, perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and The Best We Could Do! Thien’s first memory isn’t a sight or a sound….
This side-by-side bilingual collection of graphic memoirs by Latino youth immigrants not only builds connections across language, but also breaks down barriers and expands hope. Their book is an opportunity to hear directly from youth who are often in the headlines but whose stories don’t get told in full. Spanish/English edition.
This is the second edition of the popular book, When the Cops Come Knockin”. What makes this edition “premium” is that it contains full color interior illustrations. When the Cops Come Knockin’ is a survival guide for making it through the dangerous traps of the criminal justice system. If you want to increase your chances…
YALSA’s 2025 Great Graphic Novels for Teens “This colorful, inviting graphic memoir anthology shatters narrow ideas about what a nerd (or a Native person) looks like.” — KIRKUS First Nations culture is living, vibrant, and evolving, and generations of Indigenous kids have grown up with pop culture creeping inexorably into our lives. From gaming to…
“Combs and Eakett do a fantastic job of providing readers an incredibly comprehensive and strongly researched–yet somehow compact–look into the history of trans identity.” —School Library Journal (starred review)An essential introduction to trans history, from ancient times to the present day, in full-color graphic nonfiction format. Deeply researched, highly readable, and featuring a broad range…
YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist In their comics debut, Theo Parish masterfully weaves an intimate and defiantly hopeful memoir about the journey one nonbinary person takes to find a home within themself. Combining traditional comics with organic journal-like interludes, Theo takes us through their experiences with the hundred arbitrary and unspoken gender binary rules…
In his latest graphic novel, Dragon Hoops, New York Times bestselling author Gene Luen Yang turns the spotlight on his life, his family, and the high school where he teaches. Gene understands stories–comic book stories, in particular. Big action. Bigger thrills. And the hero always wins. But Gene doesn’t get sports. As a kid, his…
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